A highly significant and characterful early-production short-wheelbase 4x4, this Land Rover Series I 80” is an iconic example of the model that established the brand’s reputation for rugged off-road capability. It is powered by a 1.6-litre naturally aspirated inline-four ‘side-plate’ engine, driving all four wheels via a four-speed manual transmission with selectable four-wheel drive. This example was first registered in December 1949 and is offered for sale on behalf of its current keeper. The seller states that the car was rescued by Land Rover Heaven and was reportedly restored by the current owner. The odometer indicates 36,040 miles, though this is not warranted. Build year: 1949 This Series 1 80” is finished in an appealing shade of green, over a body-coloured cabin featuring green vinyl upholstery. It rides on a set of 16-inch body-coloured steel wheels fitted with Avon tyres. Equipment includes a folding windscreen, a rear bulkhead-mounted spare wheel, a three-spoke ‘banko-style’ steering wheel, a high and low range gearbox, and Jaeger gauges. This example is fitted with the desirable and correct early ‘side-plate’ engine configuration, along with a rear PTO (power take-off) unit. The seller states that accompanying the car are restoration photographs, a spare wheel, a wheel brace, and a starting handle. One ignition key is included in the sale. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: the car has been repainted during its recent restoration. The interior has also been retrimmed, including new front seats. The seller states that the car’s most recent maintenance was carried out in November 2025 at an indicated 36,039 miles by the home restorer, including an engine oil and filter service. The seller states that during the restoration, the vehicle received extensive refurbishment, including a repainted chassis, an overhauled gearbox, a rebuilt engine, and retrimmed seating. The seller states that new or reconditioned components fitted include: crown wheel and pinion (front and rear), prop shafts, brake shoes and wheel cylinders, master cylinder, brake pipes, exhaust system, wiring loom, track rod ends, steering components, clutch and pressure plate, shock absorbers, shackle bushes and pins, and wheel bearings and seals. The seller states that the engine rebuild included a reground crankshaft, new main bearings, piston rings, conrods, gudgeon pins and bushes, along with hardened exhaust valves. The seller states that the distributor and carburettor were serviced by Cox & Turner in the UK. This early Land Rover Series I 80” represents a rare opportunity to acquire a correctly specified and reportedly extensively restored example of one of Britain’s most historically important utility vehicles. Featuring the desirable ‘side-plate’ engine and a rear PTO unit, it reflects the authentic engineering and agricultural versatility that defined the model’s earliest years. Presented with an appealing colour scheme, iconic styling, and boasting celebrated all-terrain capabilities, it stands as a compelling candidate for shows, historic events, or classic off-road use, offering a direct connection to the origins of the Land Rover legend.